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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.07, 611.53 and 277.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.07, 611.53 and 277.16 is: 382.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.07 : 611.53 = 277.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.07/611.53 = 277.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.07x = 611.53 × 277.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.07x = 169,487.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,487.90/443.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.53

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